Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa (Global) – sand contamination (2013)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa Distributed by Nature's Earthly Choice Eagle, ID 83616 Product of Bolivia a) Net Wt 2 lbs. - UPC 897034002267 b) Net Wt 4 lbs.- UPC 897034002021 packaged in re-sealable bags
Brand
Global Juices & Fruits LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
a) Net wt 32 oz - UPC 897034002267 Item no. G511002267 Best Buy Date 2/11/14, 02/12/14, 02/13/14, 02/14/14 b) Net wt 4 lbs - UPC 897034002021 Item no. G5914202 - Best Buy Date 02/02/14
Products Sold
a) Net wt 32 oz - UPC 897034002267 Item no. G511002267 Best Buy Date 2/11/14, 02/12/14, 02/13/14, 02/14/14 b) Net wt 4 lbs - UPC 897034002021 Item no. G5914202 - Best Buy Date 02/02/14
Global Juices & Fruits LLC is recalling Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa Distributed by Nature's Earthly Choice Eagle, ID 83616 Pro due to Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa may contain sand and grit.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa may contain sand and grit.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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As reported by FDA
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